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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,028.68, 71,993.06 and 19,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,028.68, 71,993.06 and 19,964 is: 29,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,028.68 : 71,993.06 = 19,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,028.68/71,993.06 = 19,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,028.68x = 71,993.06 × 19,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,028.68x = 1,437,269,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,269,449.84/48,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,925.23

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